Refuge Mario Del Grande-Remo Camerini
1.5Rifugio Mario Del Grande-Remo Camerini
2,580m
Lombardy, Italy
About
Rifugio Mario Del Grande-Remo Camerini sits at 2,580m in the Prealps above the Lecco valley. Reach it from Lecco in 4–5 hours on foot via the Passo di Spluga route, or from Mandello del Lario via the Rifugio Rosalba path in 3–4 hours. Both approaches involve sustained hiking through Alpine meadow and rocky terrain. The hut works as a base for high-valley walking, scrambling on the surrounding limestone, or as a through-point on multi-day ridge traverses in the region.
The rifugio has 40 beds spread across simple shared rooms. Meals are served daily: half and full board available. Water comes from mountain springs. The hut opens April to October, with peak use July–August and weekends year-round. Facilities are basic but reliable—expect a working kitchen, dining room, and outhouse-style toilets. Phone reception is poor; internet is unreliable.
Book 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August weekends through CAI Sovico's website or rifugio.net. Email is more reliable than phone for queries. The caretaker lives on-site during the open season. Arrive by early afternoon if walking the longer route from Lecco. Winter closes the hut; confirm opening dates before spring trips.
The rifugio has 40 beds spread across simple shared rooms. Meals are served daily: half and full board available. Water comes from mountain springs. The hut opens April to October, with peak use July–August and weekends year-round. Facilities are basic but reliable—expect a working kitchen, dining room, and outhouse-style toilets. Phone reception is poor; internet is unreliable.
Book 4–6 weeks ahead for July and August weekends through CAI Sovico's website or rifugio.net. Email is more reliable than phone for queries. The caretaker lives on-site during the open season. Arrive by early afternoon if walking the longer route from Lecco. Winter closes the hut; confirm opening dates before spring trips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 weeks ahead during summer season, especially weekends; contact the hut directly or use rifugio.net. In shoulder seasons (May–June, September), you can often book shorter notice.
Typically open late May through September, staffed daily during this period; confirm exact dates before planning, as Alpine huts sometimes close for maintenance or bad weather.
4–5 hours from Lecco via Passo di Spluga, or 3–4 hours from Mandello del Lario via Rifugio Rosalba; both routes are sustained and involve rocky terrain suitable for experienced hillwalkers.
Half-board (bed and meals) available; expect hearty dinners and breakfasts typical of Italian mountain huts. The hut has basic washing facilities; hot showers may be limited or chargeable.
No—the access is demanding and suited to experienced hikers comfortable with steep, rocky terrain; better for mountaineers doing high-valley walking or ridge traverses than for family groups.
Quick Facts
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